Dental Health

One of the most common and destructive myths about oral health is that it’s normal for gums to bleed. Dr. Louscher would like everyone in Waukee to know that this is not the case! Imagine if we weren’t talking about gums—should any part of your body start to bleed whenever you touch it?  The truth […]

Imagine this – you have come to see Waukee dentists Drs. Michael & Blake Louscher for a cleaning and routine checkup. The cleaning goes well, but then Drs. Michael & Blake Louscher tell you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be […]

It’s no secret that diabetes is a health condition that must be treated because of the problems it can cause throughout the body—including your mouth.  Almost 26 million children and adults in the U.S.  suffer from diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Waukee dentists, Drs. Michael & Blake Louscher wants you to know the […]

Most of us have experienced a toothache. At their mildest, toothaches may cause just enough discomfort to get on your nerves and disrupt your concentration, but at their worst, they can be debilitating. Because the pain feels like it’s coming from your tooth, it’s natural to assume that all toothaches are caused by cavities, gum […]

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the root.  If you have a […]